<p>CDI's statewide toll-free hotline, serves as an information clearinghouse for consumers with insurance-related questions or problems. The unit, staffed by insurance experts, provides immediate assistance to callers whenever possible. The CDI responds to thousands of consumer request for assistance complaints received each month. Acting on these requests, the department protects consumers by investigating and prosecuting companies and licensees accused of insurance code violations, including fraud.</p><br>

<p>CDI's statewide toll-free hotline, serves as an information clearinghouse for consumers with insurance-related questions or problems. The unit, staffed by insurance experts, provides immediate assistance to callers whenever possible. The CDI responds to thousands of consumer request for assistance complaints received each month. Acting on these requests, the department protects consumers by investigating and prosecuting companies and licensees accused of insurance code violations, including fraud.</p><br>

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<p>Help-line for health, auto, homeowner, life, and business insurance information. Does not provide ratings on insurance companies, however, consumers will be referred to rating companies. Handles complaints against insurance agents, brokers, and bail bond agents. Handles questions on premium rates coverage, deductibles, discounts, making a household inventory, and filing a claim.</p><br>

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<p>Help-line for health, auto, homeowner, life, and business insurance information. Does not provide ratings on insurance companies, however, consumers will be referred to rating companies. Handles complaints against insurance agents, brokers, and bail bond agents. Handles questions on premium rates coverage, deductibles, discounts, making a household inventory, and filing a claim.</p>

Latest revision as of 15:36, 4 June 2013

INSURANCE (DEPARTMENT OF)

Overseeing the insurance industry and protecting the state's insurance consumers is the responsibility of the California Department of Insurance (CDI). The CDI regulates, investigates and audits insurance business to ensure that companies remain solvent and meet their obligations to insurance policyholders.

As administrator, the Insurance Commissioner enforces the laws of the California Insurance Code and promulgates regulations to implement these laws. The Commissioner issues certificates of authority to insurance and title companies seeking admittance into the California market; and licenses agents, brokers, solicitors and bail bonds agents domiciled in the state.

CDI's statewide toll-free hotline, serves as an information clearinghouse for consumers with insurance-related questions or problems. The unit, staffed by insurance experts, provides immediate assistance to callers whenever possible. The CDI responds to thousands of consumer request for assistance complaints received each month. Acting on these requests, the department protects consumers by investigating and prosecuting companies and licensees accused of insurance code violations, including fraud.

Help-line for health, auto, homeowner, life, and business insurance information. Does not provide ratings on insurance companies, however, consumers will be referred to rating companies. Handles complaints against insurance agents, brokers, and bail bond agents. Handles questions on premium rates coverage, deductibles, discounts, making a household inventory, and filing a claim.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a not-for-profit organization that
receives support from approximately 1,000 property/casualty insurance
companies. The NICB partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies
to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance
criminals.